A lightbox sign is a shallow enclosed box with a translucent face and LED lighting inside, so the whole panel, or just lettering routed into it, glows evenly at night.
The case for lightbox signs in Wilmslow
- Taking over a franchise or a new lease in Wilmslow? A replacement face keeps the existing box and wiring.
- A Wilmslow takeaway trading mostly after dark keeps its name and number readable with a fully lit face.
- Businesses with several sites across Cheshire can share one set of artwork, so the Wilmslow branch matches the rest.
What lightbox signs cost in Wilmslow
Guide prices start from £1,250 and go up to £4,800 per lightbox, exclusive of VAT. The breakdown below shows where different sizes and options sit. Nothing is final until we have measured up or checked your artwork and sent a written quote.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Lightbox up to 3 m, printed face | £1,250 – £2,650 | £1,500 – £3,180 |
| Lightbox 3–5 m, routed and push-through letters | £2,450 – £4,800 | £2,940 – £5,760 |
| Replacement face for an existing lightbox | £295 – £950 | £354 – £1,140 |
Length and face type drive most of the price; shaped or double-sided boxes, old-cabinet removal, fascia repairs, access equipment and consent drawings add to it.
Options for your Wilmslow project
Double-sided box
Lit on both faces, for gable ends, canopies or posts.
Shaped lightbox
Made to a logo or roundel outline instead of a rectangle.
Printed flex face
Joint-free over long spans and simple to re-print later.
Consent for illuminated signs in Wilmslow
Plan for express consent. In England most internally illuminated and halo-lit signs on a fascia or projecting bracket need it, and deemed consent does not cover illuminated signs in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads or areas of special control. The council usually decides within 8 weeks, and consent normally lasts 5 years. Expect questions about brightness: many councils refer to ILP guidance PLG05, which sets maximum luminance by zone, and they expect steady light rather than flashing. We prepare scaled drawings and photo mock-ups for the application, or submit it for you, and an electrician completes the connection to BS 7671 and gives you the certificate.
Covering Wilmslow and Cheshire
From the middle of Wilmslow to the edges of Cheshire, the same survey, proof and fit process applies. If the job calls for someone on site, a visit is booked; if not, we price from photos, measurements and your artwork, then confirm the details once the artwork is checked. Addresses in SK9 are all within our Wilmslow coverage. Roughly 15 miles separate Wilmslow from Warrington, which lies to the west.
Also within reach of Wilmslow
- Lightbox signs in Cheadle Hulme 4 mi
- Lightbox signs in Hazel Grove 6 mi
- Lightbox signs in Altrincham 6 mi
- Lightbox signs in Macclesfield 6 mi
- Lightbox signs in Stockport 6 mi
Get a free quote for lightbox signs: tell us what you need, attach pictures and approximate measurements, and we will come back with a price. Nothing is produced until you have approved the design proof.